The 2017-18 Oklahoma Science Olympiad Training Conference is this Saturday.  It is not to late to be a part of this valuable training.  Registration is open through Thursday at  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SO2018Training

     We will start promptly at 8 AM with introductions and housekeeping and a glimpse at the 2017 National Tournament at Wright State University as experienced by our 2017 State Champion teams from Casady School.  All participants will be together for the morning sessions as we will review the events that have both a Division B and Division C version.

     Presentations are approximately 15 minutes in length and present a quick overview of the events in terms of expectations and scoring.  Most of the presenters are the event supervisors for these events and some will be available to work with students at the Student Training Conference November 4th (more on this event at the conference).

     We will have a working lunch (provided) where Coaches will participate in a panel discussion featuring three experienced coaches who will offer advice and insight into the Science Olympiad coaching process as well as be available for questions.  Non-coaching Event Supervisors will also have a working lunch where the discussion will focus of the art and science of event supervising and mentoring as well as Science Olympiad policies and procedures.

     After lunch we will divide into groups based upon Divisions.  These event presentations will concentrate on those events that are exclusive to Division B and to Division C.

     Please remember that Science Olympiad is paperless this year.  There are no printed manuals as in the past.  Obtain your copy of the rules manual by following this link:  Digital Rules Manuals for 2018 – Free  and agreeing to join the Science Olympiad. Download and bring them on your device.

     You can still join the Oklahoma Science Olympiad and enroll your team(s) for the 2017-18 school year at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SO2018enrollment

• Norman Invitational – Washington Irving Middle School, December 2nd
• Putnam City Invitational – Putnam City North High School, January 27th
• Southeastern Oklahoma State University Invitational, February 24th
• State Tournament – University of Central Oklahoma, March 31st

• There is still space available at the annual Coach/Event Supervisor training on September 23rd at UCO.  This is an all-day conference and lunch is provided. Register here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SO2018Training

• In addition, we are planning a training conference on November 4th at UCO for Science Olympiad participants.  Event Supervisor/Mentors for a number of events will conduct workshops for and with students to assist them with events.  Not all events will be offered, but we are working to have volunteer mentors to offer guidance and instruction for many of the construction and problem solving events.  Details and registration to follow after the training conference in September.